Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teeling
★ 5.00
£395
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 65% |
| Age | 24 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £395 | £344.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £395.
For beginners: Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 23 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £344.14)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £395)
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Teeling 24 Year Old - Vintage Reserve Collection
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts